Legal Services of South Central Michigan
What to do next
Call during intake hours for low-income Washtenaw residents with housing, benefits, or DV legal needs.
Source & verification
A suggested script — adapt it to your situation:
Hi, I'm looking for free legal help and wanted to know if I qualify.
My name is [your name], and I'm interested in the Free Civil Legal Aid - Washtenaw County program.
I wanted to ask whether there are any requirements I should know about, such as Low-income; income-based eligibility screening at intake, Washtenaw or Livingston County?
I also wanted to confirm your current hours. I see Mon-Fri 9am-12pm, 1pm-5pm. Is that still accurate?
And just to confirm — is this service free of charge?
What is the best way to get started? I see call Mon-Fri 9am-12pm or 1pm-5pm for intake screening.
Thank you so much for your help.
Always introduce yourself and ask to speak with someone who can help with your specific need.
Waitlist / Capacity: May have wait for full representation
Free civil legal services for low-income Washtenaw County residents. Focuses on homelessness prevention, domestic violence, health care access, food, and benefits programs. Serves adults with income-based eligibility.
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